CT Technologist

Overview:
Performs computerized imaging, knowledge of all equipment and monitors. Assist patients and physicians as needed.

Qualifications:Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education:
Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

Required Licensure/Certifications:
BLS from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

A minimum of one of the following license qualification/certification combinations:

License qualification/certification combination 1:
FL DOH license qualification: General Radiographer or Radiologist Assistant

Certification/registration: ARRT (R) Radiography AND ARRT (CT) Computed Tomography

License qualification/certification combination 2:
FL DOH license qualification: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Certification/registration: ARRT (N) Nuclear Medicine Technology OR NMTCB, AND ARRT (CT) Computed Tomography

License qualification/certification combination 3:
FL DOH license qualification: Radiation Therapy Technologist

Certification/registration: ARRT (T) Radiation Therapy AND ARRT (CT) Computed Tomography

License qualification/certification combination 4:
FL DOH license qualification: General Radiographer, Radiologist Assistant, and Computed Tomography and

Certification/registration: ARRT (R) Radiography AND ARRT (CT) Computed Tomography

Preferred Licensure/Certifications:
N/A

Required Experience:
2 years of experience as a CT Technologist in a stroke accredited facility

Preferred Experience:
3 years of CT imaging experience

Necessary Skills:
1. Knowledge of computer software and ability to troubleshoot.

1. Ability to provide physical and/or psychological support to patients screening and patient limitations.

2. Registration of patient

3. IV placement and/or blood draw for POC testing

4. MSTU preparation for scan

5. Uploading and transmission of images to Visage

6. Utilizing Telemedicine system

7. Creating CD of images for patients transferring outside UF Health

8. Any other duties that can create efficiencies within the workflow

9. Utilize downtime as productively as possible

10. Participate in MSTU simulations and educational activities to promote teamwork and efficiency

11. Community outreach and education efforts to promote the MSTU program

12. Work cohesively with team to streamline and/or create efficiencies on the MSTU that improve stroke metrics and patient care

13. Stroke data entry

14. Knowledge of software and ability to troubleshoot

Age of Patients Served:
Adult years) and Geriatric (greater than or equal to 65 years)

Supervisory Responsibility:
No

Budgetary Responsibility:
N/A